Our School
Bettws Lifehouse is for children aged 7-14 which is years 3 to 9
Bettws Lifehouse provides children with the opportunity to reimagine their school experience.
We are passionate about ensuring that our younger pupils enjoy school and gain that firm foundation for future happiness and lifelong learning; that they are able to unburden themselves of previous anxieties around school and learn to love learning and love life.
In lower school we are aspirational for all of our pupils. We aim to equip them with the academic, creative, practical, personal, emotional regulation and social skills to succeed in their Upper School years and to be ready for a happy and successful journey into adulthood.
Headteacher's Welcome
Hello, My name is Fiona Davies
It is with pleasure to introduce myself to you as the Head Teacher of Lower school at Bettws Lifehouse, Bettws.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working at this unique setting for over 5 years; it is a truly exceptional school with exceptional staff and pupils.
I have previously worked in local secondary schools for over 22 years as a Head of Department, Head of Year, Head of Faculty and in Senior Leadership.
I am also a Peer Inspector for Estyn. Bettws Lifehouse can be found nestled in beautiful countryside in Powys.
Our experienced and qualified staff enjoy using the surroundings to support, inspire and nurture our pupils. We have an excellent woodland school, stables and endless walking routes and pathways for the pupils to enjoy, develop and use as their learning environment.
Here at Bettws the three golden words are: respect, safe and learn.
These core values are at the heart of the school and it is my belief that every child should have the opportunity to be the best they can be - to enjoy their schooling and achieve as well as they can.
As a parent myself, I really value the opinions and concerns of parents/carers.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries, concerns or if there is anything I can do to help and support you with your child’s learning and school life.
Becoming A Lifehouse Student
THROUGH PRIVATE FUNDING
PRIVATE PLACES are available if parents are in a position to choose an educational route without the backing of the Local Authority. Our setting would undoubtedly provide an excellent preparation for life for many young people, allowing a very individual curriculum, specific attention to detail and difficulties and opportunity to balance academia and personal growth.
If your parental values include ensuring a day has a wide variety of focus, including both the natural world as well as the classroom, then we could be the ideal choice for your child. You may think that your son or daughter would benefit from a specifically tailored timetable that includes particular areas of strength or interest to balance the academic pressures. Many children do not manage well in the highly competitive, and league table focused schools that are offered locally, and would actually perform better where staff were able to enable them to progress by viewing their education from their child centred perspective.
Discussion with parents to inform staff and a holistic view of their learning pathway would enable your child to reach their academic potential, whilst also encouraging self awareness, personal growth and honing individual strengths into realistic roads for the future.
THROUGH LOCAL AUTHORITY
Each referral is considered individually and looked at to make the right decisions for the child, the family and for the whole dynamic management of the pupils already being educated to Bettws Lifehouse.
Capacity changes from year to year so initial enquiries will lead to discussion that take many factors into account.
The admission process is usually done through the Local Education Authority that manages your child's EHCP.
If you, or the LEA have identified The Lifehouse as a potential school, then we will be sent through all the relevant documentation to consider and appraise.
If we feel we could meet your child’s needs then you will be invited over to visit and meet key staff.
Once the placement has been confirmed, we work together with families to ensure that the transition in process is as smooth as possible.
Routes of contacts are established and we work together to make sure that anxieties are kept at a minimum.
KAY
Director
Hi!
I'm Kay and I love being with my dogs, horses and trying to do crafty things!!
I'm not very talented at any of these, but I enjoy it.
Otherwise you will find me reading, cooking or going to the cinema.
MEG
Director
Hello
I'm Meg.
When I am not working, you will often find me out and about on my small holding with ponies, having fun with friends or camping and roaming the hills and Welsh coast path with friends and family members.
KIERAN
Head of Wellbeing
I have been part of The Lifehouse School community for 12 years and am passionate about supporting wellbeing through nature and horticulture.
As Head of Wellbeing and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I help children build confidence, resilience and positive relationships every day.
Outside school, you'll usually find me in the garden or enjoying the outdoors.
TRACEY
Deputy Head & ALNCo
I have over 25 years of experience supporting children with additional learning needs and have been part of Bettws for 7 years
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As Deputy Head and ALNCo, I work with Fiona and Kieran to ensure every child receives the support, opportunities and personalised learning they need to thrive.
When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my ponies, cats and family.
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”
Greek philosopher - Plutarch
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